Andrea de Adamich
born 3 Oct 1941 · raced 1968–1973
Andrea de Adamich's Formula 1 career, spanning from 1968 to 1973, saw him compete in 31 Grand Prix, primarily with Alfa Romeo-powered machinery. Known for his distinctive driving style and association with the Italian marque, he became a familiar, if not front-running, figure in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Despite not achieving any wins or podiums, de Adamich's perseverance and consistent presence highlighted the challenges faced by privateer entries and smaller teams during a highly competitive era. His career reflected the passion and dedication often seen in drivers striving to make their mark on the world stage.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surtees | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brabham | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| March-Alfa Romeo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McLaren-Alfa Romeo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Kyalami | 0 | 0 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Tim Schenken12 shared races · Compare with Tim Schenken (1972)
- Mike Hailwood10 shared races · Compare with Mike Hailwood (1972)
- Carlos Reutemann5 shared races · Compare with Carlos Reutemann (1973)
- Wilson Fittipaldi5 shared races · Compare with Wilson Fittipaldi (1973)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brabham | de Adamich vs ReutemannAndrea de Adamich vs Carlos Reutemann | 2–3 |
| 1973 | Brabham | de Adamich vs FittipaldiAndrea de Adamich vs Wilson Fittipaldi | 2–3 |
| 1972 | Surtees | de Adamich vs SchenkenAndrea de Adamich vs Tim Schenken | 8–4 |
| 1972 | Surtees | de Adamich vs HailwoodAndrea de Adamich vs Mike Hailwood | 4–6 |
2 circuitsShow all▾
19736 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
BrabhamBritish GPBritish Grand Prix | 20 | Collision | 0 |
BrabhamFrench GPFrench Grand Prix | 13 | Halfshaft | 0 |
BrabhamMonaco GPMonaco Grand Prix | 25 | P7 | 0 |
BrabhamBelgian GPBelgian Grand Prix | 18 | P4 | 3 |
BrabhamSpanish GPSpanish Grand Prix | 17 | Wheel | 0 |
| 20 | P8 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1968–1972 (4 seasons)▾
197212 racesSurtees▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Collision | 0 | |
| 15 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 21 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 13 | P14 | 0 | |
| 20 | P13 | 0 | |
| 20 | Accident | 0 | |
| 12 | P14 | 0 | |
| 10 | Engine | 0 | |
| 18 | P7 | 0 | |
| 13 | P46 places better than season average (P10.4) | 3 | |
| 20 | Not classified | 0 | |
| 14 | Fuel system | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Andrea de Adamich’s average finish in 1972 (P10.4, retirements excluded).
19717 racesMarch-Alfa Romeo▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | P11 | 0 | |
| 20 | Engine | 0 | |
| 20 | Injection | 0 | |
| 24 | Not classified | 0 | |
| 20 | Engine | 0 | |
| 18 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 22 | P13 | 0 |
19705 racesMcLaren-Alfa Romeo▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Oil pressure | 0 | |
| 12 | P8 | 0 | |
| 15 | P12 | 0 | |
| 18 | Fuel leak | 0 | |
| 15 | Not classified | 0 |
19681 raceFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Accident | 0 |